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Aug. 25, 2024

Don't Be Your Own Ceiling: Hire Smarter with Ronnie Knuckles

Like & Subscribe for new episodes every Monday! On the show today is fellow junk removal business owner Ronnie Knuckles, of Sgt. Junk-It and CEO of Spear Crest Digital, to tell us how he scaled out of his business and into another company. Not a journey he would recommend, but…

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Aug. 19, 2024

Why Get Into Junk Removal? with Carol Vaillancourt

Like & Subscribe for new episodes every Monday! On the show today is a long time friend of the show, Carol Vaillancourt, who recently exited her junk removal company to tell us why she started and why she got out, along with the lessons learned. Learn more: https://canvasrebel.com/meet-carol-vaillancourt/ Experience Jobber…

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Aug. 11, 2024

From Accountant to Demolition Business Owner with Jack Lauber

Like & Subscribe for new episodes every Monday! Joining us in the virtual studio today is Jack Lauber, Co-Founder at American Junkers, to tell us his story of how he started and why demo jobs are his bread and butter. Also, why does it feel like a certain percentage of…

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Aug. 9, 2024

Fired After 25 Years: A Toxic Employee's Unexpected Return

Sometimes the toughest decisions lead to the most profound growth. Years ago, my mom fired a woman who had been the top performer in her kitchen for 25 years. Despite her productivity, she was toxic, creating problems and spreading negativity. It was a difficult, contentious firing, but six months later,…

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Aug. 5, 2024

No One Gets Into Junk Removal On Purpose with Barry Hartman

Like & Subscribe for new episodes every Monday! Barry Hartman, CEO of 505 Junk, is hopping on the show today to show us how he does business in urban Canada. We're going to talk about going all in on what you're best at, how our product is delivered by people…

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July 23, 2024

The Key Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs: Insights from Richard Branson

Whether it's a lemonade stand or selling popcorn for the Boy Scouts, entrepreneurship starts early. The journey to business ownership is tough, but successful entrepreneurs understand who they are and leverage their strengths. Richard Branson is a prime example—he's built companies across various industries by mastering business frameworks, accountability, and…

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July 21, 2024

Even Cancer Couldn't Stop Me with Kevin Hess

Like & Subscribe for new episodes every Monday! Joining us is the legendary Kevin Hess, of Survivor Junk Removal, to tell us how he got started in the industry and developed the team at 1-800-GOT-JUNK before moving on to his own company. Learn more: https://www.survivorjunkremoval.com/ Connect with Kevin: https://www.facebook.com/KevinNHess Experience…

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July 19, 2024

Using Volleyball for Personal Growth

I know me. Missing volleyball will make me not the best person in the world. When I play volleyball I feel better. I'm a better version of myself that week.

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July 14, 2024

Q2 2024 Industry Update with Andrew Barten

Like & Subscribe for new episodes every Monday! Checking in with fellow junk removal expert Andrew Barten, of Barten Bros, to see how the second quarter of 2024 is doing and what you can likely expect for the rest of 2024. Learn more: https://bartenbros.com/ Connect with Andrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewbarten/ Experience Jobber…

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July 7, 2024

Achieving Work-Life-Health Balance with Jenna Jahnz

Like & Subscribe for new episodes every Monday! Finding balance in your work and life is one thing, but have you ever considered your health? It's not something to overlook. Why not live your best life feeling great about your health now so that you are there for those who…

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July 1, 2024

Who Should Answer My Phone? with Jackie Gonzalez

Like & Subscribe for new episodes every Monday! Studies show that phone calls that go unanswered cost companies millions of dollars in lost revenue. How do you fix that while you're out there slinging junk? Well, lucky for you that we have Jackie Gonzalez, CEO of PATLive, joining us in…

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June 17, 2024

Casey’s Big Announcement

Like & Subscribe for new episodes every Monday! We got two big announcements from Casey to share, plus Taylor (our producer) hops in to chat about a couple things as well. Experience Jobber for yourself, tell them Andy sent ya: https://go.getjobber.com/CamoCrewJunkRemoval Listen in as industry experts Andy Weins of Green…

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June 3, 2024

Waste Expo Highlights and Networking Wins

Like & Subscribe for new episodes every Monday! Back from Waste Expo with some highlights, plus we start talking about networking and how to work events. Experience Jobber for yourself, tell them Andy sent ya: https://go.getjobber.com/CamoCrewJunkRemoval Listen in as industry experts Andy Weins of Green Up Solutions and Casey 'Bubba'…

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May 31, 2024

The Impact of Recycling: How Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference

Why do people throw everything in the trash? What do you throw in the trash that, if you thought about it, wouldn't go there?

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May 28, 2024

NiceJob Summer Promo

Summer is coming in HOT! What better way to fuel your business growth than with more reviews? Hear me out: NiceJob is what took us to over 1,100 5-star reviews! If you want to be the top in your market, I have a deal for you. Until May 31st, NiceJob…

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May 27, 2024

My Marketing Sucks! But Why? with Xavier Caldera

Like & Subscribe for new episodes every Monday! Data matters in your business, especially when it comes to marketing. But what should you be looking at without getting too deep in the weeds? Xavier Caldera, Managing Partner with Junk-ify, is here to help us get a better handle on what…

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May 20, 2024

Why What We Do Matters For The Environment with Stephanie Krubsack

Like & Subscribe for new episodes every Monday! Joining us today is clean water & waste reduction advocate Stephanie Krubsack, Founder of Purevant Living, to share with us some best practices on how junk removal is really a catalyst for change in the neighborhoods we serve. We set a better…

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May 13, 2024

Every Man Needs a Spreadsheet with John Aguirre

Like & Subscribe for new episodes every Monday! Joining us today is long time junk removal aficionado John Aguirre, owner of Happy Junk Removal, to talk to us about the passion he has for the industry and the importance of a spreadsheet in running a profitable yet efficient junk removal…

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May 6, 2024

Frontline Recyclers with Xavier Caldera

Like & Subscribe for new episodes every Monday! Today we're talking about a variety of topics, including e-waste collection events, immigrant journeys, successful entrepreneurial ventures, and the importance of efficient recycling operations. Joining us is Xavier Caldera, with Junk-ify, to tell us more. Learn more: https://junk-ify.com/ Connect with Xavier: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xaviercaldera/…

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May 4, 2024

One App To Grow Your Business

📈Power your business with Jobber® and grow your revenue an average of 37% in your first year. Experience Jobber for yourself, tell them Andy sent ya: https://go.getjobber.com/CamoCrewJunkRemoval

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April 28, 2024

Always Be Marketing with Andy Barten

Like & Subscribe for new episodes every Monday! Back for another Quarterly Update with Barten Bros! This time we're digging into the state of the industry going into the next quarter, what worked this past quarter and what the rest of 2024 might be looking like. We also discuss some…

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April 21, 2024

Building a Business: Overcoming Data Collection Challenges

Like & Subscribe for new episodes every Monday! In this episode we are delving into key strategies for achieving business success. We're gonna talk about the essentials of strategic hiring and the power of proactive decision-making to the significance of data analysis and professional growth. Join us as we explore…

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April 14, 2024

Mop and Bucket Attitude (MBA) with Eason Maykus

Like & Subscribe for new episodes every Monday! Today, we dive deep into the essential role of trust, reliability, and a positive outlook in fostering business success. We're unwrapping the layers of sustainable practices in managing construction debris and how effective waste control can revolutionize your yard/warehouse. Plus, we'll look…

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April 8, 2024

Trading Perspectives: How Markets Mold Opinions

Like & Subscribe for new episodes every Monday! Today we're chatting more about the differences in opinions we have in the junk removal industry and how alot of it is based on location, among many other variations. However, we can't stress the importance enough of relying on a strong set…

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